Consultant

Join our organisation, where we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie. You'll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we're ready to help you grow.

When it comes to living your life, we want you to get the most out of it. So talk to us about all our flexible and remote working policies that can support your personal priorities. Also, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality, as well as being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer'.

As a Transport Consultant in our Rail and Transit Advisory team, you'll be making a positive, sustainable difference to our world. We are seeking a highly motivated, confident individual to support:

• Delivery of proposals and projects to International Financial Institutions across the globe.
• Delivery of work to Rail and Highways clients in the UK.
• Bidding activities as required.
• Business development activity within the Rail and Transit Advisory team.

We are constantly striving to work collaboratively with our clients to deliver world class projects, and as such you may be expected to travel for short periods overseas. Collaborating with teams in the UK and abroad, your skills will be welcome in our mix. You'll also be trusted with more responsibility sooner, while supported to develop in a direction that suits you.

As part of our Transport Advisory team, you will join us in being committed to delivering our Business Plan. You will be responsible for:

• Ensuring "Everyone goes home safely", our core business value.
• Actively engaging with EDI initiatives and evolving your own EDI journey.
• Supporting our 'People and Culture' initiatives which include collaboration and innovation.
• Achieving growth across our business through contributing to winning work and expanding our capability to deliver to key target markets.
• Delivering excellence in your work through adherence to best practice and business management guidance.

Your day-to-day role will provide you with a positive challenge to utilise and develop your existing skillset. You will provide energy, interest and expertise to help our clients resolve emerging challenges facing the transport sector such as addressing climate change and delivering future mobility. You will be part of our multidisciplinary teams focused on delivering high quality outputs for our clients.

You will have the ability to work as part of our dynamic and integrated team, and autonomously when required. You will prepare reports and presentations for a range of internal and external stakeholders. You will interface directly with clients to manage and nurture long lasting relationships. You will contribute to business development and bid writing. You will provide project management support to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery to our clients. You will be empowered and supported to continually develop yourself and those around you. You will be expected to travel overseas.

A degree or equivalent qualification in transport planning, economics or related subjects is required. A post-graduate qualification would be advantageous. Experience and in-depth understanding of the transportation industry, preferably across multiple modes. Excellent communication skills with strong report writing capability, with the ability to prepare and present information to a range of audiences. Excellent numeracy skills to analyse and assure complex problems. A proven track record of delivering high quality analysis to tight deadlines. Experience working in a collaborative environment combined with the drive and ability to work independently. Experience in client and stakeholder management and the confidence to build your own networks. Exemplary bid writing skills and project management support capability. Technical experience in the tools and techniques associated with transport planning, urban planning, policy, strategy and transport economics.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria.